CharterNation

The voice of California’s charter public school movement

CCSA’s CharterNation is your go-to source for charter public school news and stories from the Golden State. We strive to bring you real stories from charter school thought leaders, students, families, and educators on the frontlines.

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“OH COME ON, ERIC!” --- CCSA President Myrna Castrejón brings facts to conversation with CTA Head

At CCSA, we are eager to work in good-faith with everyone on policies that improve public education by putting kids first. We’ve demonstrated this time and again by supporting important charter reforms around student discipline and admissions, and...

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Success of Charter Public Schools Stands Out on Latest Distinguished Schools List

Last month, we got even more undeniable proof that charter public schools are helping students from all backgrounds and zipcodes achieve incredible academic results.   

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This month, Turn Up the Volume on the future of education for black students in california

In celebrating Black History month, we’ve also been thinking about the future of education for Black students in California. 

In too many parts of this state, Black families still do not have access to a quality public education. In some cities, the...

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Black History and Resilience in 2019

“The greatest lessons that students can take from Black History is the resilience of the people.” 

That’s according to Martinique Starnes, a member of our  Diversity in Leadership team, during a recent conversation about Black History Month. Broadly...

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Charter Public Schools Are Part of the Solution to Improving Education Outcomes for Black Students in California

In celebrating Black History this month, we’ve also been thinking about the future. Specifically, the future of education for Black students in California.

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During Peak Seasonal Depression, CSUS Sacramento Partners with Lighthouse Charter to Offer Students Additional Help

We just marked the one- year anniversary of the tragic Parkland school shooting. Couple the anniversary with a week that included Valentine’s Day, and it can all be a sad reminder of loneliness, rejection, or worst of all, those we’d like to shower...

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